A trade between rivals can be awkward, but when it involves stars from both teams who just squared off last postseason, it may lead to a reopening of some wounds. The trade between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Boston Celtics was a blockbuster in itself: a former Eastern Conference Finals and Finals MVP in Jaylen
Gilas Pilipinas fell short against New Zealand, but this was one of those losses that will be remembered for the right reasons. Despite a 106–102 double-overtime defeat to the Tall Blacks—a team ranked 12 places ahead of them in the latest FIBA rankings—the Philippines saw its young core rise to the occasion. On a night
The Los Angeles Lakers have spent the offseason reshaping their roster around Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, and the addition of Walker Kessler was the most significant move in this direction. Kessler, a 24-year-old, 7-foot-2 center, is heading to Los Angeles after spending his first four NBA seasons with the Utah Jazz. The Lakers acquired
The 2026 NBA offseason has been business as usual for most teams, but for the Portland Trail Blazers, it has been anything but the norm. Even if you go back to the 2026 NBA Playoffs, the Blazers were already making headlines for the wrong reasons. From scrimping on postseason t-shirts to reports of low-ball offers
At this point, the only constants with Gilas Pilipinas are games, practices, and adversity. The Philippines encountered logistical challenges as they headed to Auckland, New Zealand for the first leg of Window 3 of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers. Weather disruptions are unpredictable but are not uncommon. However, the customs issues tend
Jaylen Brown is coming off the best statistical season of his career, yet the Boston Celtics appear ready to trade him now more than ever. With Jayson Tatum sidelined for most of the year while recovering from an Achilles injury, Brown embraced the responsibility of leading Boston’s offense. He averaged career highs of 28.7 points,
